# EDB SmartConnect vs BasketBudget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EDB SmartConnect at none against BasketBudget's 2. EDB SmartConnect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). BasketBudget's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BasketBudget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EDB SmartConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

EDB SmartConnect ships an update every 6 months, BasketBudget monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EDB SmartConnect | BasketBudget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Size | 43 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234244132) | [Youssef Bouhouch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896444980) |

## What reviewers say

### EDB SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edb-smartconnect/id6502433033)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BasketBudget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketbudget-receipt-scanner/id6788287370)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EDB SmartConnect free?

EDB SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BasketBudget free?

BasketBudget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do EDB SmartConnect or BasketBudget have ads?

Neither EDB SmartConnect nor BasketBudget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EDB SmartConnect or BasketBudget?

EDB SmartConnect ships an update every 6 months, and BasketBudget monthly. Most recently, EDB SmartConnect was updated on November 4, 2026 and BasketBudget on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
